USS John P. Murtha Strait of Hormuz Transit

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

07.18.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom  

Amphibious Squadron 5

190718-N-NB544-1496 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 18, 2019) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Cal Kasten captures video as part of the Ship Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Exploitation (SNOOPIE Team) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as the ship transits the Strait of Hormuz. John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

• Date Taken: 07.18.2019
• Date Posted: 09.11.2019 08:51
• Photo ID: 5738230
• VIRIN: 190718-N-NB544-1496
• Resolution: 4917x3278
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: STRAIT OF HORMUZ